Submitted by: Dan Rich

South Bend Tribune 10/24/2003

Dale R. Rynearson

Oct. 14, 1952 -- Oct. 22, 2003

                                       

Dale R. Rynearson, 51, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Dale was born on Oct. 14, 1952, in South Bend, and was a lifelong resident. He was employed as a shipping manager with South Bend Form Tool. His favorite hobbies were fishing and golfing. On Feb. 14, 1999, in South Bend, he married Sharon M. Sams, who survives. Also surviving is his mother, Dorothy F. Rynearson of South Bend; his three stepsons, Robert Sams of South Bend, Wayne (Gina) Sams of South Bend, Michael Sams of Columbus, Ind.; his three grandchildren, Wayne Jr., Jessica, Jacob; his sister, Sharon (Jim) Babbs of Texas; his brother, Kenneth Rynearson of South Bend; two nieces, Lisa Smith and Alexy Smith of Texas; and a nephew, Jimmy Babbs of Texas.

His father, Lloyd "Butney" Rynearson, preceded him in death on April 17, 1992.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive. Private burial will take place at a later date in Fairview Cemetery.

The family has requested that charitable donations be made in the place of flowers.